Councilmember Robert White

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to extend the temporary governance structure for the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). It authorizes the existing Stabilization and Reform Board (STAR Board) to continue governing DCHA beyond its current July 10, 2025, expiration date, ensuring uninterrupted operations. The resolution directly affects DCHA’s management of housing programs serving tens of thousands of low-income District residents, including federally funded housing vouchers and public housing. It maintains the 2023 restructuring effort initiated after HUD identified operational concerns in DCHA’s 2022 report.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0041) formally recognizes Marvin “Slush” Gross, a late Washingtonian and cultural figure, for his contributions to DC’s Go-Go music scene, the Barry Farm community, and global dance culture. It honors his legacy as the founder of the "Beat Ya Feet" dance style, which evolved from DC’s Hee Haw dance and gained national recognition. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Gross’s life and cultural influence after his death in 2002. It does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryDistrict of Columbia Council Resolution CER 26-0040, titled the "Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025," formally honors Father Michael J. Kelley on the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination (1975-2025) for his decades of service as pastor of St. Martin of Tours parish and his community leadership. The resolution recognizes his work building affordable housing through The Summit at St. Martin’s Apartments, operating a community center for youth and support groups, and guiding the parish during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his contributions to the Bloomingdale community and the District of Columbia.

Maddy summaryThis temporary bill (2025) allows condominium, cooperative, and limited equity cooperative associations in Washington, D.C., to hold virtual meetings via phone or video. It requires meeting technology to enable clear audio/video communication, counts remote attendees toward quorum, and mandates that access instructions be included in meeting notices. Associations may also set deadlines for electronic voting and submit ballots with meeting notices. The law expires 225 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords to maintain rent payment plans agreed upon between March 2020 and July 2022 for tenants facing pandemic-related financial hardship. It directly affects residential and small commercial tenants (under 6,500 sq. ft.) who demonstrated hardship from the COVID-19 emergency. Key provisions include banning fees/interest for payment plans, prohibiting credit reporting of plan-related rent, and preventing evictions for nonpayment during the plan period. Landlords must approve applications without requiring lump-sum payments and allow online/phone applications, with denied applicants able to file complaints with the Rent Administrator or Department of Licensing.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022, and whose applications are still pending (under review, approved, or under appeal). It prohibits residential foreclosures, sales, or redemption judgments under specific DC codes until DC HAF resolves the application or denies it following appeal. Lenders and housing entities must send notices to these homeowners before starting foreclosure actions, informing them about DC HAF’s potential to cover their debts and the September 30, 2022, application deadline. The protections apply only to those with pre-September 30, 2022, applications still pending as of September 30, 2022.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows condominium, cooperative, and limited equity cooperative associations in Washington, D.C. to hold virtual meetings and vote electronically. It requires virtual meetings to enable all participants to hear and be heard clearly, and mandates that meeting notices include access instructions for electronic participation. The executive board may distribute ballots with meeting notices and set a reasonable deadline for returns, while unit owners can submit votes electronically up to seven days before a meeting. These changes, effective as an emergency measure, expire after 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis emergency bill extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022, and whose applications remain pending. It prohibits residential foreclosures, sales, or foreclosure judgments under specific D.C. codes while these applications are under review, pending approval, or under appeal. Mortgage lenders and housing entities must send notices to affected homeowners before foreclosure actions, detailing DC HAF’s availability to cure eligible debts and the September 30, 2022, application deadline. The law ensures homeowners receive documentation to prove their application status and requires updated notice templates on the DC HAF website.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords and property owners (referred to as "providers") to maintain any rent payment plans agreed upon with eligible tenants between March 11, 2020, and July 25, 2022, due to pandemic-related financial hardship. It prohibits providers from charging fees, interest, or penalties for these plans, reporting rent as delinquent to credit bureaus, or evicting tenants who comply with the plan during the covered period. The law directly affects residential tenants and small commercial tenants (occupying less than 6,500 sq. ft.) who entered payment agreements during the pandemic, ensuring they retain lease rights and access to online/phone application processes. Landlords must approve applications demonstrating pandemic hardship and cannot deny plans based on pre-pandemic payment issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily limits annual rent increases for rent-stabilized units in Washington, D.C., for two years (through April 2025). It directly affects three groups: regular tenants (capped at 6% or inflation rate +2%, max 12% cumulative), home care providers (capped at 4%, max 8% cumulative), and elderly/disabled tenants (capped at 4% or Social Security COLA, max 8% cumulative). The key mechanism sets lower annual increase limits than standard rent adjustments, with strict cumulative caps to prevent excessive hikes. The bill applies to units occupied by these specific tenant groups and expires after 225 days of effective date.